CRYSTALAIRE COUNTRY CLUB (1956)

DESERT REGION

Members only - 18 hole

15701 Boca Raton Avenue, Uano, CA 93544

Tel: (661) 944-2111 

Designed by William F. Bell. Long and pretty, this is an open, sloping course with lots of trees. Besides the length, the biggest challenge may come from the greens, which are difficult to read. When in doubt, play the breaks toward Palmdale. From Los Angeles (about 80 miles northeast to the course): Take I-5 north to Highway 14 toward Lancaster. Take Highway 138 (Pearlblossom Highway). Stay on Highway 138 past Pearlblossom. Turn right on 165th Street and then right again on Crystalaire. Turn right on Boca Raton Avenue to the club.

CYPRESS GOLF CLUB (1992)

ORANGE COUNTY REGION

Public - 18 hole -cost: $40 - $75

4921 Katella Avenue, Los Alamitos, CA 90720

Tel: (714) 527-1800

 

Designed by Perry Dye. Cone-shaped mounds, nine lakes, and clusters of eucalyptus trees make for a formidable course. Cypress is scenic and imaginatively located on a very small piece property. Green fees include your cart. From downtown Los Angeles (about 23 miles south to the course): Take I-5 south to I-605 south. Exit on Katella Avenue and head east to the club. Yard for yard this may be the toughest course in Southern California as it is all crammed into a small area. The last few holes can destroy a good round.